Empowering Texas Youth founder, executive director on Show

Steve Russell, founder and executive director of Empowering Texas Youth, will be on this weekâ€™s Tyler Chamber Radio show.

Empowering Texas Youth increases the chances that young people will have positive attitudes and behaviors by providing leadership, knowledge and resources to promote healthy youth and communities. Applying a program based on the 40 Developmental Assets, outlined by the Search Institute of Minneapolis, Minn., it provides the external and internal support necessary for young people to understand the boundaries and expectations of their developing social competencies and maintain positive values. For more, contact 903-530-4338, steve@steverussell.org or www.empoweringtexasyouth.org .

Businesses on the show include Derek Jones, owner of Legacy Mortgage Group; Susie Hart, party/wedding consultant for 5S Rental and Sales; and David Murray, owner of DKM Contracting. Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce Chief Operating Officer Henry Bell also will be on the show, found at TylerPaper.com.